MEGA POST ALERT!
I've gone a bit ?woo? and just raced through a free tarot programme ? I can be a bit woo on occasion (my dad was a Romany gypsy, while I don?t necessarily believe in the tarot, I like the guidance and meditative qualities ? anyway this struck me so I thought I?d share (apologies for woo-ness) apologies it?s terribly long, even with a bit of an edit. Bear with me. This is a classic celtic cross to give a bit of perspective to a current situation.
The card at the centre of the cross, represents the atmosphere surrounding the central issue. Hierophant Faith in tradition and the old school. A justified and ancient source of power. Being supportive, sympathetic and loyal. Receiving instructions, learning, guidance or inspiration. -?from mumsnet--
The card visible at the centre of the cross represents the obstacle that stands in your way - it may even be something that sounds good but is not actually to your benefit (!) 7 of Swords (Futility): An opportunity to withdraw from a hopeless situation and fight another day (!). Disengagement from a struggle you should never have been involved in. A desperate attempt to resolve a matter without conflict.
The card at the top of the cross represents your goal, or the best you can achieve without a dramatic change of priorities. Strength - Raw power. A surge of tremendous force. Recovery from ?sickness?. The ability to face and overcome opposition brings the inner qualities of strength and forbearance.
The card at the bottom of the cross represents the foundation on which the situation is based. Death: A major change or transformation, possibly traumatic and unexpected. Freedom from the shackles of the past. A new beginning.
The card at the left of the cross represents a passing influence or something to be released. 3 of Wands (Virtue): Personal fortitude and strength of character. The initiation of an enduring partnership based on absolute trust. Honour maintained in a time of desperate struggle. Taking full responsibility for a decision, and bearing the solitude of leadership.
The card at the right of the cross represents an approaching influence or something to be embraced. The Tower - Unforeseen catastrophe. An abrupt change, perhaps leading to a new lifestyle and enlightenment. May indicate a broken relationship, divorce.
The card at the base of the staff represents your role or attitude. Knight of Wands The essence of fire, such a great conflagration. One filled with vitality and passion for life. A sexy and exciting person, daring in their actions, cocky in their attitude, and utterly without fear. Absolute sincerity, coupled with violent emotions that swing wildly from one extreme to another. Boundless creativity and lust for a change of both pace and place. The rapid approach, or more likely departure, of something that sets your world ablaze. (!)
The card second from the bottom of the staff represents your environment and the people you are interacting with. Moon: Cyclic transformation covering the mysterious forces of the night. Feminine beauty and the intoxicating vitality of youth. The metamorphosis from beauty to beast and vice versa. Occult forces, sensitivities and intense dreams. Dangerous situations and perilous times.
The card second from the top of the staff represents your hopes, fears, or an unexpected element that will come into play. Ten of Cups (Satiety): Fulfillment and joy in life and love. Feeling peace, tranquility, and contentment in friends and family. Taking delight in one's good fortune.
The card at the top of the staff represents the ultimate outcome should you continue on this course. 8 of Cups (Indolence): Losing interest in a matter deeply important to you. Being forced to abandon something in which you had invested great love and devotion. Seeking earthly, physical pleasures, to the exclusion of spiritual growth and emotional fulfillment.
I am going to be even more amazing than I dared to think I was. Cheers Voldemort!